Our one-year (180 point) Master programmes are designed to build on your existing skills, providing hands-on experience and real-world projects to prepare you to take on jobs in the ICT industry.
Learn by Doing
Start in the classroom and finish with real-world projects. A mix of theoretical understanding and practical experience.
Real-World Projects
Work directly with some of Wellington’s most innovative companies. Be exposed to the latest trends and practices while you study.
Get a Job That’s Going Places
Creative, challenging and well paying tech jobs are being created across all industries. There are plenty of different options.
Conversion Programmes
Our conversion Master programmes are designed for people from a non-ICT background and open to anyone with a Bachelor’s degree. This allows people to change career directions, upskill or reskill, without having to start from scratch.
Learn how to programme applications with topics about Java, data structures, version control, networking, databases, security, web systems, Agile, and AI taught by Victoria University of Wellington.
Learn how to identify problems and improve processes for businesses with topics about systems analysis, databases, project management, and enterprise architecture taught by Victoria University of Wellington.
Learn how to improve customer interactions with topics about persona development, case study analysis, user interface design, rapid visualization, and prototyping taught by Victoria University of Wellington.
Experience Programmes
Our experience programmes are designed for people with a Bachelor’s degree in a field relating to information technology, or equivalent skills and knowledge through appropriate work or professional experience.
Learn how to create time-based media using 3D software to tell interesting stories which could include visual effects (VFX), gaming, animation, and extended reality (XR) taught by Victoria University of Wellington.
Learn how to apply research in information technology through examining research methods and publications with particular reference to the impact of technology on society taught by Whitireia and WelTec.
Learn how to further your ICT skills through research and an internship with eight electives including cloud computing, data modelling, networking, security, and integration taught by Whitireia and WelTec.
What do our students have to say?
“It gave me the ability to think differently, helped me become more client-focused and able to approach problems in a more creative fashion.”
MadeleineMSwDev Student
“I would not have thought that in this time I would have achieved so much – learnt new software, discovered more about myself, enhanced my design manifesto and found new passions in VFX.”
CamdenMDT Student
“I thought my processes were sufficient but, when I went through the programme, I realised what was missing. I could feel the difference when I went back to my job.”
ApratimMBusAn Student
“Everyone wants you to succeed, our professors collaborate with industry professionals to create courses that make us job ready.”
SarahMSwDev Student
“The programme has stretched me and also reaffirmed a lot of my prior skills and knowledge, I really value both aspects.”
RebeccaMBusAn Student
“This programme is the best, it's reached far beyond my expectations! I'm learning things that I never imagined I could.”
MuraliMDT Student
“The programme was exceptional! I loved the group work setup and working closely with clients like Callaghan Innovation and Gamefroot.”
JohnMSwDev Student
“We had a great bunch of people in the programme, we all became friends and would meet up outside of class. Having a network is useful for trying to build a career.”
RossMBusAn Student
*Banner image is Peter Hillier’s (a past student of ours) work done during our Master of Design Technology programme.
